About this role
Job title: Sr. Chassis Driveline Engineer
About the Role
The Sr. Chassis Driveline Engineer will lead design, development, and validation of chassis driveline systems for U.S. SUV, pickup, and off-road vehicles, helping to create a robust, high-performance driveline architecture.
What You'll Do
- Driveline Design and Development: Lead engineering of driveline systems and components for 4WD and AWD vehicles, including transfer cases, power transfer units, and related mechanisms, to achieve performance and reliability targets
- Axles and Shaft Components: Design and develop axle assemblies and shaft components (e.g., solid rear axles, front/rear half-shafts, prop shafts, and driveshafts), ensuring they can withstand high-torque loads and off-road conditions while meeting weight and durability goals
- Differentials and Torque Management: Engineer advanced differential systems (i.e., front and rear), including limited-slip units, torque-vectoring differentials, and electronic-locking differentials, to optimize traction, handling, and stability for both on-road and extreme off-road usage
- Validation and Testing: Define, support, and execute comprehensive DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report) test plans for driveline components. Support bench tests, dynamometer tests, and vehicle field tests (on-road and off-road) to validate performance, durability, and NVH characteristics. Analyze test data and drive iterative design improvements based on results.
- Problem Solving: Monitor and troubleshoot driveline-related issues throughout the development cycle. Support root cause analysis for any failures or performance gaps (using techniques such as 5-Whys, Fishbone, etc.) and implement effective design or process changes to resolve issues promptly.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams – including Vehicle Dynamics
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience leading chassis driveline design and validation for 4WD/AWD vehicles
- Experience with driveline components (transfer cases, power transfer units, axles, shafts, differentials, torque management)
- Experience with DVP&R, bench testing, dynamometer testing, and vehicle field testing; ability to analyze data and drive design improvements
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills (5-Whys, Fishbone) and ability to implement corrective actions
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication with teams such as Vehicle Dynamics, testing, and manufacturing
- Mentoring or leadership experience to guide junior engineers (as part of a collaborative, senior-led culture)